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EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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>> Employment Opportunity - Compliance Specialist
Position, Colorado Community College System. The Colorado
Community College Systemis the state’s largest system
of higher education, comprising 13 state community colleges,
career/technical programs in more than 150 school districts,
and program oversight for seven other post secondary institutions.
Each college offers a blend of core courses for the university-bound
as well as career programs that meet local employers’
needs. Our high school programs are designed to increase
the number of qualified entry-level and skilled workers
for the Colorado economy. Altogether, we serve over 117,000
for-credit students per year. CCCOnline also serves secondary
and continuing-ed constituents, increasing the total number
of students served. We are a national model for utilizing
advanced technology to deliver state-of-the-art academic
and career education across the entire secondary through
post-secondary continuum. Job Summary: The Compliance Specialist
will work closely with the Senior Compliance Coordinator
to monitor grant subrecipients for grants administered through
the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational
Education. This position will require travel to school districts
and colleges throughout the State of Colorado, and reports
to the Senior Compliance
Coordinator. For
more information, see the PDF.
>> See fall internship announcements for CEUCE --
application deadline August 1. Program
development and web
development internships available.
>> Opportunity for your students to apply for
the 2009 fall Koch Internship Program in Washington, D.C!
Applications are due by August 21st.
The Koch Internship Program:
- Runs from September 14th to December 4th.
- Is part-time, flexible, and paid. Interns receive an hourly
rate of $12.00.
- Places Interns in various fields ranging from policy research
to communications.
- Teaches Market-Based Management®, a management philosophy
that emphasizes long-term success.
" Prepares Interns for careers with market-oriented
think tanks, policy institutes, and other organizations
that work to advance free-market principles and economic
freedom.
Applicants should:
- Have an interest in the non-profit sector.
- Have a commitment to free-market principles and economic
freedom.
- Demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and self-starter
attitude.
For more information on the program, visit www.cgkfoundation.org/internship-program.
>> Inter-American Dialogue Position Description
- Program Assistant: Education/PREAL. RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Washington-based Co-Director and education staff
in carrying out the program activities of the Partnership
for Educational Revitalization (PREAL), a hemisphere-wide
partnership of public and private sector organizations working
for educational reform that is jointly managed by the Inter-American
Dialogue and the Center for Development Research (CINDE)
in Santiago, Chile. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree in
the social sciences; familiarity with issues in education
and developing countries is an advantage; experience (1
year preferred) living and/or working in Latin America.
Fluency in Spanish and English; Portuguese a plus. Strong
conceptual, oral and written communication skills and attention
to detail. Proficiency with common computer software packages
for word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
The Inter-American Dialogue is Washington's leading forum
for exchange among opinion leaders of the Western Hemisphere,
and an independent, nonpartisan center for policy analysis
on economic and political relations in the Americas. Its
100 members from the United States, Canada and Latin America
include former presidents, prominent political, business,
labor, academic, media, military and religious leaders.
The Dialogue's comprehensive reports are circulated throughout
the hemisphere.
TO APPLY: Please submit your resume and a cover letter
to jobs@thedialogue.org. If you prefer you may send the
materials by fax or mail to Human Resources, Inter-American
Dialogue, 1211 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 510, Washington,
DC 20036. Fax: (202) 822-9553. No phone calls, please.
>>
Read the 6-11-09 NYT article, Are Traditional History
Courses Vanishing?, featuring Prof. Tom Zeiler, Department
of History and IAFS faculty committee member
>> Interested in finding out more about Study Abroad?
Please join Study Abroad Programs for one or both of
our special summer information sessions. Each set will
consist of "CU Abroad 101" and "Affording
Study Abroad," and you may attend one or both of these.
If you have not yet begun researching or planning for study
abroad, then summer is a great time to start! *CU Abroad
101* is an introductory study abroad presentation that covers
key information like program types, academic credit, financial
aid, eligibility, timelines, etc. in 30 minutes. Once you've
attended CU Abroad 101, you'll be prepared to sit down one-on-one
with one of our advisors. Normally scheduled throughout
the fall and spring semesters, we wanted to give summer
students a chance while campus activity is less hectic.
Use the calm of summer to get jumpstarted on the study abroad
process!
Immediately after both CU Abroad 101 sessions, we will
offer Affording Study Abroad:
*Affording Study Abroad* addresses the concerns of students
who are interested in studying abroad, but are concerned
about finances. If you have any financial concerns about
study abroad, then stick around after CU Abroad 101 to learn
more about how to select a more affordable program option,
maximize scholarship opportunities, and how to use financial
aid to study abroad. Bring your questions!
*June session:*
Wednesday, June 24
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. = CU Abroad 101
1:30-2:30 p.m. = Affording Study Abroad
UMC 247
*July session:*
Wednesday, July 22
2:00 - 2:30 p.m. = CU Abroad 101
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. = Affording Study Abroad UMC 245
Please feel free to come to any of these sessions in June
or July!
>> SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SHORT COURSE
- Sustainable Community Development - An Integrated Approach.
This five-day short course will provide participants with
skills and knowledge from multiple disciplines for assessing
community needs and developing sustainable interventions.
Discounts available for CU faculty, staff and students.
Brought to you by the Center for Global Health, ATLAS, and
the Mortenson Center in Engineering for Developing Communities.
Register through the Center for Advanced Engineering and
Technology Education. Refer to http://caete.colorado.edu/courses/professional-development/sustainable
for more details.
Additional information: http://caete.colorado.edu/courses/professional-development/sustainable
>> The deadline for the 2009 Leonard Marks Foundation
Essay Contest for Creative Thought and Writing on American
Foreign Policy is fast approaching! The contest, sponsored
by the American Academy of Diplomacy, is open to any American
citizen who is enrolled during the Spring Semester of 2009
either as an undergraduate degree student majoring in a
field related to international affairs or as a graduate
student in an advanced degree program related to international
affairs. Participants in the contest must submit an essay
of no more than 1,500 words on any one of the five current
challenges for American diplomacy listed on the Academy's
website (http://www.academyofdiplomacy.org/programs/marks.html),
and propose a policy course to address that challenge over
the next one to three years. Two prizes will be awarded
this year; the first prize winner will be awarded $8,000
and the second prize winner will be awarded $5,000. The
deadline for submission is June 9, 2009. For essay topics,
submission procedures, and essays of previous winners, please
visit: http://www.academyofdiplomacy.org/programs/marks.html.
>> First International Undergraduate Conference
on Climate, Water, Weather and Society, 20-24 July 2009,
East China Normal University, Shanghai, China - Call for
participants: undergraduates in universities and colleges
today will be involved in climate-sensitive decision-making
within a few years of graduation. Given the sharp increase
in the level of concern about global warming (i.e., global
warming) and its impacts on society and ecosystems, as witnessed
by the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to the IPCC and
Al Gore, it is urgent that the upcoming (near term) generation
of decision makers in industry, government, education, and
civil society be fully prepared to address climate-sensitive
human activities and ecological processes. Find out more
at the Consortium
for Capacity Building website and download the brochure/application.
>> Going to be in Denver over the summer? Looking
for that perfect volunteer opportunity that will really
make a difference? Nuba Water Project wants you!
-- www.nubawaterproject.org. At the Nuba Water Project our
motto is "Clean Water Brings Life." We are working
to bring water to the people of the Nuba Mountains of Sudan,
and we want you to join us in the effort. We will be needing
volunteers to help orgainize for our annual Walk for Sudan,
where we hope to raise enough money to install several water
projects in the next year. Please join us in the effort
and attend our volunteer orientation and appreciation event,
where you can find out what you can do to help! Follow the
link below to sign up for the event and please contact Dana
Camp at danacamp@gmail.com to find out more about what you
can do to bring clean water to the people of Sudan. http://www.nubawaterproject.org/index.php?id=33
>> Attention students: the next Foreign Service
Officer Test (FSOT) window is June 6-13, 2009. REGISTER
NOW FOR THE TEST NEAR YOU!! SEATS ARE LIMITED! To register
and find out more about the FSOT, visit: http://careers.state.gov/officer/register.html.
>> Intensive language classes at CSU this summer:
you can do the entire first year of Arabic, Chinese, or
Spanish in one summer. Check it out at http://www.summer.colostate.edu/.
If you decide you want to do the CSU classes, you will need
to submit a pre-approval form to Woodbury 109 to make sure
the credits are the equivalent of what you would get here
in first year.
>> FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR PROGRAM - The traditional
Fulbright Scholar Program sends over 800 U.S. faculty and
professionals abroad each year. Grantees lecture and conduct
research in a wide variety of academic and professional
fields. The Fulbright Scholar Program is administered by
the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES),
a division of the Institute of International Education.
Application Deadline: August 2009
Contact: Please check available grants and consult the program
officer before applying: http://www.cies.org/amstaff.htm;
Tel: 202.686.4000
Website: http://www.cies.org/us_scholars/us_awards/
Campus Rep: https://ww2.cies.org/cies/campusreps/main.cfm
>> TEACHERS
WITHOUT BORDERS: Teachers Without Borders on CU
campus (TWB-CU) aims to provide students with the opportunity
to advocate for the value education for all communities.
TWB gives members a platform to actively support teachers
as community leaders and global change makers. HOW TO GET
INVOLVED: Do you like to travel? Do you want to help those
in need? Join TWB-CU today! No matter what you have to offer,
you can find a place in TWB-CU. We have volunteer opportunities
here in Boulder and will soon have others in developing
communities abroad. Students, staff, faculty and other community
members are welcome to join. CONTACT: Drew Turner: drew.turner@colorado.edu,
Devin Rourke: devin.rourke@colorado.edu
>> Under the ROK Government Scholarship program for
foreign students, the Ministry of Unification would like
to select a few students with U.S. citizenship who are intereted
in studying inter-Korean relations or reunification related
issues. Email tot94@unikorea.go.kr for more information.
>> Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. has joined forces
with issue-based advocacy groups in order to create real
and lasting change in this country. This summer, we are
looking for motivated individuals to help run our organizing
campaigns and get more people involved in these issues.
Work with high-energy individuals on the most important
issues our world faces. Don't just make a paycheck this
summer-make a difference! Learn awesome leadership skills
and create lasting friendships. Students who are interested
in campaign jobs should apply directly to: slemaster@grassrootscampaigns.com
- see also http://www.grassrootscampaigns.com. Job Description:
Grassroots Campaigns, Inc is a progressive political consulting
firm that specializes in running face-to-face citizen mobilization
campaigns for political parties, candidates, and advocacy
groups. By running campaigns on behalf of groups such as
the National Democratic Party, MoveOn.org, the American
Civil Liberties Union, and Amnesty International we can
focus on building up their membership and volunteer bases
while running field campaigns for candidates and other organizations
to win progressive victories on the local, state, and national
level and mobilize citizens to be more actively involved
and engaged in politics.
>> Non-paid internship positions at the NGO Relations
of the United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)
are for a minimum of six months - January to June OR July
to December. As the liaison between DPI and the NGO community
at the United Nations, ours is an active office that relies
heavily on the assistance of knowledgeable, diligent, and
enthusiastic volunteers and interns. As such, expect to
be included in all aspects of the work of the office. DPI/NGO
Relations organizes and coordinates the DPI/NGO Annual Conference,
the premier event for NGOs at UN Headquarters. This international
forum brings together senior UN system officials, prominent
international NGOs representatives, public opinion makers
and international media to jointly discuss issues of global
concern. Please follow these steps when applying: 1) Email
to Ms. Roberts directly at: keroberts@fordham.edu: your
resume, cover letter and at least one letter of reference
(preferably from your university such as Academic advisor,
faculty member, etc.) 2) In your cover letter please explain
your availability, reason for applying and relevant skills
& experience pertaining to the internship. 3) The first
round of interns will be chosen on a first come, first served
basis -based on qualifications & availability. Please
do NOT apply if you are not available for the 6 month minimum
outlined above.
>> The Summer Translation Institute (STI),
hosted by the Department of Foreign Languages at Western
Michigan University, offers a unique opportunity for advanced
language learners and professionals to improve their translation
skills while working on their language proficiency. This
program provides intensive translation training in Japanese,
Arabic, Chinese and French. The STI will take place during
the first four weeks of Summer II 2009 (June 25, Thursday
- July 24, Friday). The deadline for initial consideration
for applications is March 15, 2009, but applications received
after that will be considered based on available space.
Housing will be available, and the university will provide
visa support for international applicants. For more details
regarding tuition, housing, application procedures, curriculum,
or faculty, and please see the website. www.wmich.edu/languages/summertranslation
or contact the Department of Foreign Languages at summer-translation@wmich.edu
or TEL 269-387-3001.
>> SUMMER 2009 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Johns
Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY).
CTY is seeking outstanding staff to work in our summer programs.
The Center for Talented Youth offers challenging 3-week
academic programs for highly talented elementary, middle,
and high school students from across the country and around
the world. Locations throughout the United States, Mexico,
China, and Spain. For more information and application,
see http://www.cty.jhu.edu/summer/employment.
>> TEACH ENGLISH ABROAD - One World Training,
located here in Boulder, has several upcoming TEFL Certificate
Programs for teaching English. If you are interested in
teaching overseas, this is the perfect opportunity to get
certified. Classes are fun and interactive and include opportunities
for teaching practice. You will also receive ongoing job
placement assistance. Following is a list of upcoming courses:
January 15 to February 13, 2009;
May 17 to June 15, 2009; September - October 2009 (exact
dates to be determined). For more details about the program,
please contact Dieter Bruhn at 303-249-9363 or dbruhn@oneworldtraining.com.
You can also check out One World Training's website at www.oneworldtraining.com.
>> Calling all international Affairs Students...Get
Involved! Looking for an opportunity to volunteer? Intercambio
is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working
to build ties with the immigrant population here in Boulder.
Teach courses, make friends, become more involved in the
community off campus! Looking for an internship? Intercambio
is also looking for Spanish speaking volunteer interns to
assist with the home and classroom learning experiences.
Interns would be expected to work 10-15 hours a week, to
begin as soon as possible. For more information, look online
at http://www.intercambioweb.org.
>> Attention students - International English
Center is looking for conversation partner volunteers.
Help an international student improve his/her English while
learning about another culture and having fun! We have students
of all ages from many different countries. No teaching experience
necessary. This is an informal program that only requires
1-2 hours a week on your own time. To volunteer, email convpart@colorado.edu
for an application or stop by the International English
Center 1030 13th Street (between College and Euclid on 13th).
>> Does the opportunity to live abroad and gain real
life experience with an internship sound interesting to
you? It's possible with AIESEC Colorado. AIESEC is
the largest run student organization in the world in over
90 countries at over 800 Universities. AIESEC is committed
to building globally aware and responsible leaders. We keep
our members updated on international current events, important
business practices, and provide the opportunity to improve
your leadership skills. AIESEC also offers our members the
opportunity to obtain a PAID international internship in
any of our 90 partner countries. Whether you're graduating
in December or May, want to take a semester off of school
and earn some real world experience, or want a summer internship
in a foreign country, AIESEC can help you get there. Contact
us at aiesec@colorado.edu for more information.
>> Want some writing advice? You can meet one on
one with a consultant for sound advice at any stage of the
writing process. The Writing Center can teach you
strategies to formulate and organize strong thesis statements,
use and cite evidence appropriately, master style and grammar
and overcome writing anxiety. Services are free to all CU
students. For more information, visit http://www.colorado.edu/pwr/writingcenter.html
or email wrtghelp@colorado.edu.
***CATCH UP WITH INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS***
>> See
the Boulder Daily Camera story about CU Students Against
Modern Day Slavery and their events on campus
>> Fall 08
IAFS Newsletter now online -- download and catch up with
us!
>> From the Fall 2007 Economics newsletter: Read
about the 2006-07
sabbatical world travels of IAFS Director Robert McNown
and PSCI Sr Instructor Lauri McNown -- opens as PDF.
>> Looking for more events? Try the Center
for Asian Studies events page
>> Also visit our Student
Alumni page
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